Cultural sensitivies also need to be looked out for. “Sri Lanka is a very conservative country and in places like Aragum Bay it is strongly advised to keep your bikini for the beach and not the streets/cafes.

“Tanning topless in Sri Lank is taboo (even in the private and secluded beaches around Trincomalee) so you will more than likely be going home with a few tan straps.”

But fear not. The rest is (mostly) common sense, good manners and going with the flow. As Liza notes: “Some drivers are crazy and road rules seems non existent in Sri Lanka, so you just have to go with it!”